Prevention Partnership Event. Nov. 10 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Acquoni Expo Center, 1501 Acquoni Rd., Cherokee, NC 28719. Giveaways, prizes, FREE car seat checks, children’s activities, food truck and community vendors, see community service vehicles in person.

11^th Annual Speak to the Mountain. Nov 11 – Nov. 15 nightly at 7 p.m. Sunday morning at 11 a.m. New Song Church 3548 Wolfetown Rd., Cherokee, NC. 28719. INFO: newsongcherokee@gmail.com

Photography & Marketing for Cherokee Artists. Nov. 20, 10a. m. – 4 p. m. Museum of the Cherokee People TJ Holland Education Room 589 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NC. 28719. Learn how to showcase your work and market it online with guidance from industry professionals in Photography & Marketing for Cherokee Artists, presented by Craft Your Commerce in partnership with Museum of the Cherokee People. The morning session will focus on Marketing Plans Made Simple, with the afternoon session walking participants through Photography Basics. Participants should bring a smartphone. This opportunity is open to enrolled EBCI members. Registration is required via bit.ly/4AAH7IT.

Turkey Strut 5K. Nov. 21 registration at 11 a.m., race begins at 12 p.m. Kituwah Mound 3831 Ela Rd, Bryson City, NC. 28713. Sponsored by Cherokee Choices. INFO: (828)359-6784.

ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᏂᏬᏂᏍᎩ ᏗᏓᏅᏓᏗᏍᏗ ᎢᎦ  tsalagi aniwonisgi didandadisdi iga (Cherokee Speakers Memorial Day) ceremony. Nov 24 at 10 a.m. at the Cherokee Speakers Place. Join to honor and remember the Cherokee speakers whose voices, wisdom, and dedication have helped preserve and sustain language for future generations.

Resilient Family Adventure. Dec. 1 from 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Cherokee Choices 806 Acquoni Rd., Cherokee, NC. 28719. Resilience adventure for the whole family. Activity stations with nature inspired arts, crafts and stories. Food & fun. INFO: robibail@ebci-nsn.gov

NAIWA Christmas Bazaar. Dec. 10-11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the Pam Taylor Painttown Gym in Cherokee, N.C. Indian Dinners w/drink will be available for $15 on Thursday, Dec. 10 and soup/chili/cornbread on Friday. Tables are $10/each. Info: Lucille Wolfe (828) 736-5285

Cherokee Perspectives Through Art: A Panel Discussion, Nov. 12, 11 a.m. EST., Museum of the Cherokee People TJ Holland Education Room, 589 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NC. 28719. Registration is required for the online event. Virtual via Zoom: bit.ly/4izKjyh. Hear from artists featured in ᏧᏂᏲᏍᎩ ᏂᎨᏒᎾ: ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯᎯ ᏃᎴ ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏁᎦ ᏓᏂᎦᏘᎴᎬ ᎠᏰᎵ ᎤᏙᏒᎲᎢ Unrelenting: Cherokee People and the American Revolution in conversation about craft, inspiration, and ways of looking at the world as a Cherokee artist.  The exhibition is on view through December 30, 2026. ‘Cherokee Perspectives Through Art’ is moderated by multimedia artist and storyteller Nancy Pheasant (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) with participants Isabella Saunooke (EBCI), Keli Gonzales (Cherokee Nation), Paula Michelle “Qualla” Nelson (EBCI).

6^th Annual Cherokee Winter Social. Jan. 30, 2027 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Peaches Squirrel Sports and Recreation Complex 1212 Birdtown Rd., Cherokee, NC. 28719. MC: Catcuce Tiger. Everyone welcome. Traditional dress encouraged. All Cherokee Dance groups welcome, bring your rattles and drums. Nikki’s Frybread will be set up. INFO: CHEROKEEWINTERSOCIAL@GMAIL.COM

NAIWA (North American Indian Women’s Association, Inc.) Cherokee Chapter meets the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the West Senior Center in Cherokee, N.C. Eligibility for membership: any American Indian or Alaska Native or Canadian First Nations woman, 18 years of age or older, who is officially identified as a member of a federally recognized Indian Tribe/Nation. The meetings contain information on purpose and further aims. All who meet the eligibility are invited to attend.

Qualla Boundary Historical Society. meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Yellowhill Community Building 918 Acquoni Rd. Cherokee, NC. 28719. Eeryone is welcome to attend the meetings, can join and be a member. The Society is organized to promote, preserve, and educate members of the
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), residents of the Qualla Boundary, and others so interested in Cherokee culture, history, arts and crafts, and genealogy/family histories. Follow on Facebook: Qualla Boundary Historical Society. 

(All meetings are held in the Cherokee Tribal Council House in Cherokee, N.C. unless otherwise noted.)

Reports to Council. Nov. 4 at 9 a.m.

Dinilawigi Regular Session. Nov. 5 at 8:30 p.m.

Lands Committee. Nov. 9 at 1 p.m.

Roads Commission. Nov. 16 at 9 a.m.

Timber Committee. Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Planning Board. Nov. 16 at 1 p.m.

Health Board. Nov. 18 at 8:30 a.m.

Qualla Housing Board. Nov. 19 at 8:30 a.m.

Lands Committee. Nov. 19 at 1 p.m.

Concerts and Shows

Gabriel Fluffy Iglesias Live. Aug. 14 at 9 p.m. at Harrah’s Cherokee Resort Event Center in Cherokee, N.C. For tickets, visit: Gabriel Fluffy Iglesias Live Tickets Aug 14, 2026 Cherokee, NC | Ticketmaster

Travis Tritt. Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Harrah’s Cherokee Resort Event Center in Cherokee, N.C. For tickets, visit: Travis Tritt Tickets Sep 19, 2026 Cherokee, NC | Ticketmaster

Mike Epps. Oct. 2 at 9 p.m. at Harrah’s Cherokee Resort Event Center in Cherokee, N.C. For tickets, visit: Mike Epps Tickets Oct 02, 2026 Cherokee, NC | Ticketmaster

Promotions and Other Events

Manito Ahbee Pow Wow. Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Info: (204) 956-1849, info@manitoahbee.com

14^th Annual Gitchi Gami Veterans Pow Wow. Nov. 6 in Ashland, Wisc. Info: Joseph Corbine (715) 682-7089, jcorbine@sdak12.net

Choctaw Pow Wow. Nov. 6-8 at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant, Okla. Emcees: Howie Thomson, Marty Thurman. Info: powwow@choctawnation.com

Sacred Path X The Autry Museum Pow Wow. Nov. 7 at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles, Calif. Info: powwwow@sacredpath.org

San Carlos Apache Tribe Veteran’s Pow Wow. Nov. 7-8 at San Carlos High School in Peridot, Ariz. Emcees: Chris Dinehdahl, Erny Zah. Host Northern Drum: Ho-Chunk Station. Host Southern Drum: Cozad. Info: Kodee Goseyun (928) 475-1794, kodee.goseyun@scat-nsn.gov

Veterans Gourd Dance and Pow Wow. Nov. 7 at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Seattle, Wash. MC: Arli Neskahi. Host Drum: Quahada. Info: Benjamin Bryer (206) 450-0969, veterans@unitedindians.org

Veterans Day Wacipi. Nov. 13-15 at the Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel in Hankinson, N.D. Emcees: Whitney Rencountre, Vince Beyl. Host Drum: Descendants. Info: Danielle DeCoteau (605) 868-2937 or Dewayne Boyd (605) 924-1231

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Veterans Pow Wow. Nov. 14 at Veteran’s Pavillion in Livingston, Texas. MC: Herbert Johnson. Host Northern Drum: Buffalo Boys. Head Southern Singer: Jackson Langley. Info: Mykiah Williams (936) 933-1741

6^th Annual Honoring Our Veterans Pow Wow. Nov. 14 at Greenwood Laboratory School at MSU in Springfield, Mo. MC: William Branson. Host Drum: Drowning Creek. Info: (417) 880-1570, info@aicspringfield.org

Oklahoma City Public Schools Pow Wow. Nov. 14 at US Grant High School in Oklahoma City, Okla. MC: JR Ross. Head Singer: Keith Setperahtraw. Info: nativeamericanss@okcps.org

Celebrate Recovery meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Cherokee Baptist Church at 812 Tsalagi Road, in Cherokee, N.C. This is a Christ-centered recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, hang-ups, and habits of any kind. All are welcome. Info: Chris McMillan (828) 788-5410

Cherokee Cancer Support Group, potluck dinner with a speaker the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Betty’s Place, 40 Goose Creek Rd, Cherokee, N.C. Anyone is welcome to attend the potluck. The group provides educational and emotional support to clients and families of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians members with cancer. The group can provide financial assistance for fuel, lodging, and transportation and also can assist with mastectomy items, nutritional supplements, wigs, and related products. The group can volunteer to take a client to their appointment if it is requested in a timely manner. Betty’s Place is open Monday through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: (828) 497-0788

Life@WesternCarolina. each Wednesday morning during the academic school year the Life@ group meets on the campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C.  For those over the age of 50 and looking for ways to engage with the community. To learn more or register visit life.wcu.edu or contact Western Carolina University Educational Outreach (828) 227-7397.

Narcotics Anonymous meets on Mondays at 6 p.m. at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. Info: North Carolina NA Helpline (855) 227-6272, or www.NA.org

21^st Annual Pottery Festival. Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Bridge Park 76 Railroad Ave., Sylva, NC. 28779. Throwing and firing demonstrations. INFO: (800)962-1911 or WNCPotteryFestival.com

Aunt Liddy Monologue Nov. 12  from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. at the Great Smokies Welcome Center 7929 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Townsend, Tenn.  37882. Introduces audiences to Lydia Kear Whaley, a midwife, healer and Civil War widow who lived in Sugarlands from 1840 to 1926. INFO: (865) 436-7318 or  smokieslife.org

SCC Holiday Market. Nov. 14 from 1 0 a.m. – 4 p.m. at SCC Swain Center 60 Almond School Rd., Bryson City, NC. 28713.

Holiday Herbal Class. Nov. 20 at the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center 123 Crowmwell Dr., Townsend, NC. 37882. INFO: (865) 448-0044.

Holiday in the Smokies. Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 10 a.m – 6 p.m. Sevierville Fairgrounds 754 Old Knoxville Hwy., Sevierville, TN. 37862. Craft vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, holiday vendors, Santa Claus noon – 5 p.m. both days. INFO: (865)388-0099.

Regal Raptors & Short-eared Owls  Nov. 30  from 1 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Cades Cove Orientation Shelter, Cades Cove Loop Rd. Townsend, Tenn. 37782.  experience an evening of “owl-ology” where participants will learn about these remarkable birds of prey. INFO: (865) 436-7318 or  smokieslife.org